Grayhill Pushbutton switches: Butt Contact 38BH Series User Manual
Butt contact pushbutton switches, Series 38bt and 38bh, Specifications

Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Pushbutton Switches
Butt Contact Pushbutton Switches
1
2
3
CL
CL
.320
(8.13)
.200
(5.08)
.020
(0.51)
TYP.
.162
(4.11)
DIM. "A"
.180
(4.57)
DIA.
.100
(2.54)
DIA.
.165
(4.19)
.015
(0.38)
TYP.
.200
(5.08)
.030
(0.76)
TYP.
.130
(3.30)
.025
(0.64)
.125
(3.18)
.030
(0.76)
TYP.
.200
(5.08)
.249
(6.32)
TERMINAL
IDENT-
IFICATION
.200
(5.08)
.200
(5.08)
.100
(2.54)
TYP.
.043 (1.09)
DIA. TYP.
Series: 38BT = SPST, Momentary, Thru Hole
Series:
38BH = SPDT, Momentary, Thru Hole
dimension a: 0 = 0.020" 4 = 0.215"
38BX-4-H-3-n
Seal: S = O-Ring Seal, N = No Seal
Contact Material: 1 = Solder Dip over Gold
2 = Solder Dip over Silver
3 = Gold - RoHS Compliant
4 = Silver - RoHS Compliant
Orientation: H = Horizontal to PCB
38BH
38Bt
.249
(6,32)
.200
(5,08)
.030
(0,76)
TYP.
.162
(4,11)
.215
(5,46)
.025
(0,64)
.030 (0,76) TYP.
.200 (5,08)
.165	(4,19)
.015	(0,38)	TYP.
.200
(5,08)
.320 (8,13)
.020	
(0,51)	
TYP.
.200
(5,08)
.200
(5,08)
.043	(1,09)
DIA.	TYP.
.130
(3,30)
.180	(4,57)	
DIA.
.100	(2,54)	
DIA.
C
L
C
L
.125	
(3,18)
.125
(3,18)
Unless otherwise indicated, tolerances are ± .010 (0,25)
PC Mounting
SPeCiFiCatiOnS
rating Criteria
Operating Life:	80,000	make-and-break	cycles	
at	full	load
Contact rating (resistive load):	
Gold Contacts:	0.4	VA	maximum	at		20	Vac	or	
Vdc	maximum
Silver Contacts:	1.0	Amp	maximum	at	120	Vac	
or	28	Vdc
Contact resistance:	Below	20	milliohms	typical	
initial	at	2-4	Vdc,	100	mA
insulation resistance:	 1000	 megaohms	
min.
Voltage Breakdown:	1000	Vrms	minimum	at	
sea	level
Operating temperature:	-30°C.	to	+85°C.
Solderability:	 Per	 MIL-STD-202F,	 Method	
208D,	or	EIA	RS-186E	Method	9	(1	hour	steam	
aging)
Materials and Finishes
Base and Cover:	Thermoplastic	(UL	94V-0)
Plunger:	Thermoplastic	(UL	94V-0),	(S	versions	
include	an	internal	o-ring	seal)
terminals:	Copper	alloy,	gold	or	silver	plate	(as	
specified)	over	nickel	plate
Spring:	Plated	Music	Wire
Contact System:	Copper	alloy,	gold	or	silver	
plate	(as	specified)	over	nickel	plate
Switch Support:	Brass,	tin-plated
CirCuitry
SPSt–n.O.
SPSt n.O.
OrderinG inFOrMatiOn
diMenSiOnS
in inches (and millimeters)
SerieS 38Bt and 38BH
Sub-Miniature Horizontal PC Mount
FeatureS
•	Drop-In	Replacement	for	Industry	Standard
•	Sealed	Plunger	Option
•	Printed	Circuit	Board	Mount
•	SPST	and	SPDT,	Momentary	Contact
SPSt
SPdt
PC Mounting
SPdt–n.O.
N.O.
TERM. 3
N.C.
TERM. 1
COMM
TERM. 2
